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November 06, 2009

Tuscaloosa man arrested in rape investigation involving a 14-year-old
Tuscaloosa man arrested in rape investigation involving a 14-year-old

A Tuscaloosa man has been charged in a rape investigation involving a 14-year-old.

November 6, 2009 630am newscast

The top stories from the 630am newscast for November 6, 2009.

UPDATE: Civilian Police Officer credited for helping stop Fort Hood shootings
UPDATE: Civilian Police Officer credited for helping stop Fort Hood shootings

The top commander at Fort Hood is crediting a civilian police officer for stopping the shooting rampage that killed 13 people at the Texas post.

Tuscaloosa crime reports for November 5, 2009
Tuscaloosa crime reports for November 5, 2009

The crime reports for November 5, 2009 from the Tuscaloosa Police Department.

Legislation will extend unemployment insurance benefits in Ala.

Legislation President Barack Obama is set to sign
Friday would extend unemployment insurance benefits by 14 weeks for
jobless people in all states, including Alabama, who have exhausted their benefits. The
jobless living in 27 states, plus the District of Columbia and
Puerto Rico, that have unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher
would receive an additional six weeks.

Huntsville man burned in meth lab fire

An Owens Cross Roads man is
recovering after suffering first and second degree burns in an
apparent meth lab fire.
    Huntsville Emergency Medical Services responded to a call around
2:30 a.m. Thursday where a man was transported to Huntsville
Hospital for burns following a fire in a shed.

Update: Fort Hood: Another victim of shooting rampage dies
Update: Fort Hood: Another victim of shooting rampage dies

Post spokesman Tyler Broadway said early Friday that the toll now stands at 13 dead and 30 wounded.

28 sheriffs endorse Sparks for Alabama governor

The sheriffs gathered in Tuscaloosa on Thursday to make the endorsement.

Madison County teen found guilty in girl’s death

A Madison County jury has found 17-year-old Michael Steger guilty of reckless murder in the 2007 shooting death of a 16-year-old girl.

Judge clears way for sale of Scrushy’s lake home

The estate, valued at some $7 million, is to be sold at auction Monday at the Tallapoosa County courthouse.

Ala. woman indicted in Tenn. newborn kidnapping

Tammy Renee Silas has been in custody since Oct. 2 after police found the week-old infant, Yahir Anthony Carrillo, at her home in Ardmore, Ala.

Ex-Riley aide: Miss. Indian casinos gave to Riley

The claim by Bill Johnson triggered denials Thursday by Riley aides, the state Republican Party chairman, as well as the former campaign officials Johnson cited as his source.

Alabama Power getting stimulus money for updates

Alabama Power spokesman Michael Sznajderman says the $6 million will help with a $30 million project to upgrade two generating units at Lay Dam, one at Bouldin Dam and one at Jordan Dam.

Current, ex-Tuskegee officers charged in teen rape

William Curtis Jr., whose work at Tuskegee University ended in 1995, was indicted Tuesday along with John Moon, who was suspended from Tuskegee University police after his arrest Oct. 18.

Mix It Up at Lunch Day coming to Ala. schools

tudents will be asked to sit with someone new at the cafeteria on Tuesday.

Man burned in apparent meth lab fire
Man burned in apparent meth lab fire

Huntsville Emergency Medical Services responded to a call around 2:30 a.m. Thursday where a man was transported to Huntsville Hospital for burns following a fire in a shed.


November 05, 2009

Tuscaloosa teens drink, smoke more
Tuscaloosa teens drink, smoke more

Tuscaloosa teenagers drink more and smoke more than kids in the rest of the state and the rest of the nation.

Army: 12 dead in attacks at Fort Hood, Texas

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - The U.S. Army says 12 people have been killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage on the Fort Hood Army base in Texas.

1 soldier from Alabama’s 135th Expeditionary injured in Fort Hood attacks

NBC13HD has learned that one member of the Alabama Army National Guard’s 135th Expeditionary Sustainment Command was wounded today in the attacks at Fort Hood.

Former Riley aide says Indians gave to campaign

DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A former member of Gov. Bob Riley’s Cabinet says Riley received campaign contributions from Mississippi Indians who operate casinos and that money is influencing Riley’s fight against electronic bingo in Alabama.

Judge clears way for sale of Scrushy’s lake home

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge has refused to block the sale of Richard Scrushy’s palatial Lake Martin home.

Banana Joe’s murder suspect took stand in own defense

Pierre Smith testified in his own defense at his capital murder trial Thursday.

Both directions of I-20/59 blocked in Bessemer 18-wheeler accident

An 18-wheeler traffic accident has caused a backup of four to five miles in either direction on I-20/59 in Bessemer.

Tyson Foods found in violation of Fair Labor Standards Act

Tyson Foods found in violation of Fair Labor Standards Act.

Judge sets filing deadline for Langford’s retrial request
Judge sets filing deadline for Langford’s retrial request

Judge Scott Coogler has given prosecutors 11 days for respond to Larry Langford’s request for a new trial.

Alabama battle over no-bid contract having impact

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The battle over an unbid $13 million computer contract is beginning to have an impact on how other state contracts are awarded.

Video: Birmingham’s acting mayor fires chief of staff Deborah Vance-Bowie

Carole Smitherman fired Vance-Bowie over the handling of the city’s $20 million budget shortfall.

Update: Woman dead in Birmingham car accident
Update: Woman dead in Birmingham car accident

A woman has died in a serious two-car accident in Birmingham this morning.

Smoot lawyer denies SEC claim of payments

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A lawyer for Jefferson County Commissioner Shelia Smoot is denying government claims that she improperly directed payments from county bond deals to two small banking firms.

Video: Attorney Patrick Cooper announces campaign for Birmingham mayor

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Candidates are beginning to line up in Birmingham to replace Larry Langford as mayor of Alabama’s largest city.

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